8 Simulation games like RimWorld that you should try

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We filtered the 36 games similar to RimWorld down to the 8 that fit the “Simulation” category. KeeperRL, Caves of Qud and Jagged Alliance: Crossfire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RimWorld.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

The best simulation games like RimWorld

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to RimWorld. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1KeeperRL

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SoloTacticalProceduralSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 84%· 1.8K

Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and tower defense planning, while skipping real-time strategy

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SoloTacticalProceduralOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

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#3Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalIsometricLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 61%· 332MC63IGDB60· 1

Year 2012Dev Coreplay · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalOpen WorldProceduralExplorationManagement2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, roguelike runs and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalBase BuildingIsometricFantasy

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalManagementIsometric2D

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

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